Soil Builders - Education for Action
Elevated phosphorus levels in the Lake Champlain Basin have raised questions—and confusion—about the appropriate use of compost. Many land managers, farmers, and professionals are unsure how to apply compost in ways that support water quality and ecosystem health. A key challenge is the knowledge gap around the specific benefits of compost and how to adapt farming, landscaping, and site design practices to realize those benefits.
Addressing Phosphorus Concerns with Compost-Based Solutions
Soil Builders is designed to close that gap. This program offers compost-focused eco-literacy for decision-makers, professionals, and advocates throughout the Lake Champlain Basin. Soil Builders highlights practical, science-based strategies for using compost to improve soil health, manage nutrients, and protect water quality through:
Demonstrations of compost-based best practices,
Interactive in-person workshops,
Recorded webinars, and
Interpretive signage for public spaces.
Recorded webinars
Get Involved with Soil Builders
Join us in transforming how we care for our soils, manage nutrients, and protect Lake Champlain. Whether you're a landowner, farmer, designer, educator, or advocate, your voice and actions matter. Attend a workshop, visit a demonstration site, or help spread compost literacy in your community. Together, we can build healthier soils and cleaner waters—one compost pile at a time.
This project has been funded wholly by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement (LC00A00605) to New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program.